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SM16 YXS

2016 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,665 mi
Last recorded29,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Swift37,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 YXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 29,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 29,237 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamps Insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Unsafe Modification From Accident Damage Inner Wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Bumper likely to become detached Bumper/Grill Damaged/Insecured/Radiator And Plastics Loose (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Damaged/Broken/Insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Arch Liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Arch Liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Light Inop

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper Damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2024 26,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,508 miles

Nearside Front valance/front panel damaged but not affecting structure

Fail 21 Feb 2022 17,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front valance/front panel damaged but not affecting structure

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 11,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 4,410 miles

Offside Front inner valance damaged but not affecting any structures

Fail 2 Jul 2019 4,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet landing panel improperly repaired and insecure (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components not connected and arm damaged (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner valance damaged but not affecting any structures

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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SM16 YXS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 37,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM16 YXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM16 YXS registered?

SM16 YXS is a 2016 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SM16 YXS safe to buy?

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